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Director: Jason Brown
Cast: John Sayles, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Haskell Wexler
Documentary about the impact left by John Sayles’ 1987 film Matewan, about a shooting between company gun thugs and union organizers in Southern West Virginia. Along with a lasting legacy of support for union rights, the film inspired many West Virginians to become filmmakers and introduced the world to many great actors.
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Fans of insightful documentaries will appreciate Them That Work (2019), which explores the lasting impact of director Jason Brown's 1987 film Matewan and its influence on the filmmakers and actors it inspired, including John Sayles, David Strathairn, and Chris Cooper.